2011 - Geoinformatics

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Product releases at Intergeo
As always, there were a number of product
releases at the trade fair. The following is a
selection of these releases.
Trimble
Trimble introduced a new version of its terrestrial
mobile mapping office software—
TrimbleTrident Analyst 4.7. The software is
designed to effectively manage and interpret
high-resolution digital images and large point
clouds, and automatically extract features from
Trimble’s MX Mobile Mapping and Survey
systems. These capabilities allow land mobile
data to be transformed into geospatial intelligence.
The latest version incorporates new quality
control tools for efficient review of positional
and orientation accuracy, and quick validation
of boresight parameters and registration
results using passive objects in the mapping
environment. In addition, new 3D point cloud
classification capabilities increase productivity
and enhance usability throughout corridor
mapping and survey workflows.
Trident Analyst is designed for robust object
positioning, measurement, and data layer creation—ideal
for the analysis of geo-referenced
imagery and laser scanner data. New functions
can accelerate projects and increase productivity,
including key automated processes
such as surface modeling, roadway sign and
pole detection, lane marking detection, edge
and breakline detection, road geometry and
clearance measurements.
Trimble introduced additions to its portfolio of
Connected Site survey solutions for the field
and office. The new and enhanced tools allow
surveyors to collect, share and deliver data
faster to improve accuracy, efficiency and productivity.
Additions to the survey portfolio include:
• Trimble S6 Robotic Total Station with
Trimble VISION Technology
• Trimble M3 Total Station with Trimble
Access Field Software
• Trimble GeoExplorer GeoXR Network
Rover
• Trimble Business Center Software version
2.60
• Trimble Access Field Software Developers
Kit (SDK)
Leica Geosystems
Leica Geosystems announced version 4.0 of
the easy-to-use Leica SmartWorx Viva onboard
software being available in November 2011.
This new version is packed with exciting new
features to make data collection and stakeout
even simpler and even more productive. Also
announced were the CGR10 and CGR15
radio modems for its Leica Viva CS 10 & CS
15 Controllers. Both modems are an ideal
extension to the Leica Viva NetRover and Leica
Viva GS12 rover. They can also be used with
the Leica Viva GS10, GS15, and the new
GS25 receiver.
Leica Geosystems announces Leica GR25
GNSS Reference Server, with integrated internal
and external device management, multiuser
management, high end security, modular
and scalable design, the GR25 GNSS
Reference Server will grow with users’ needs
and keep their GNSS applications and networks
fully up to date. The newest member of
Leica Geosystems’ trusted GNSS Spider family
is designed for numerous permanent and
semi-permanent GNSS network installations
and monitoring applications. Including RTK
and static networks, single base station, field
campaigns, structural monitoring, atmospheric
and seismic studies and offshore positioning.
Also announced was Leica Exchange. With
Leica Exchange, secure two-way wireless information
transfer between the field and office is
seamless and instant. As soon as field work is
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complete, measurements can be sent to the
office; or upon design changes, updates can
be sent instantaneously to field personnel.
Lastly, the Leica Viva GS25 is the ultimate highend
GNSS Surveying Receiver and further
expands Leica Geosystems’ GNSS surveying
portfolio of its successful Leica Viva family.
Topcon/Sokkia
Topcon released the IS-3 Imaging Station.
Following in the footsteps of its QS A robotic
cousin, the IS-3 now features the patented
prism auto-tracking scanning interface technology,
XTRAC 8 to increase productivity when
used in two-man auto-tracking or single operator
robotic modes. When used in conjunction
with Topcon’s unique RC-4 remote control system,
the IS-3 will track prisms up to 1000 m
away. Alternatively, use the innovative longrange
Wi-Fi WT-100 wireless device, to control
the instrument via live video feed from up
to 300 m away.
Also announced was the MR-1 modular GNSS
receiver. The new MR-1 receiver is a
ruggedised GNSS platform that delivers
Topcon’s G3 and VISORTM technologies in a
compact and easy to integrate package. It
incorporates 72 universal tracking channels
and is capable of tracking all signals from
GPS, GLONASS and SBAS satellite systems
that are currently operational and available for
public use.
Topcon further announced Tesla - large screen
data collector .The Tesla is a controller running
Windows Mobile 6.5.3 operating system. The
new unit operates with Topcon’s full suite of
software, including Magnet, Pocket 3D and
Layout. All three Topcon Tesla units – Standard,
Geo and Geo G3 –come with Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth wireless technology. The Geo and
the Geo 3G add a 3.2 MP camera and GPS
capability; the Geo 3G also has a 3G GSM
modem (AT&T network approved).
Topcon also announced Magnet, cloud-based
software for real-time collaboration. This new
software solution makes it possible for real-time
collaboration between project manager, field
crews, office personnel, engineers, or consultants.For
the first time, a software solution is
available that combines every facet of managing
a company’s projects, data, and assets
The Magnet family includes four basic product
modules: Field, Tools, Office, and Enterprise.
The Field, Tools, and Office products can be
purchased outright, or can simply be activated
on a subscription basis by picking from one of
the Magnet Solution packages. The heart of
Magnet is a cloud-based web environment that
connects every user within a company to each
other, within the productivity application you
use, or by simply logging in using your web
browser.
October/November 2011